Manchester United won the FA Cup, defeating Blackpool 4-2 in the final.

[1] Arsenal won the title in their first season under new manager Tom Whittaker.

Manchester United finished as runners-up for the second season in a row, though won their first silverware under Matt Busby by emerging victorious in the FA Cup.

Burnley finished third, impressing in their first top-flight season in 18 years.

Grimsby Town and Blackburn Rovers were relegated to Division Two.